New England Disabled Sports (NEDS)

Neds

2026 Goals:

NEDS goals for 2026 are focused on enhancing the overall experience for our student-athletes and their families. We aim to expand our offerings by adding more adaptive sports and increasing the number of student-athletes we serve. Additionally, we plan to build new relationships with individual and corporate donors to support the needs of our growing program and address the need for accessible housing near our programming sites.

Fundraising Events:

New England Disabled Sports has several fundraising events annually, with two larger signature events. The first is our annual Breaking Boundaries Gala hosted at RiverWalk Resort at Loon in Lincoln, NH, on Saturday, March 14, 2026. In the fall, we host our Annual NEDS Golf Classic at Owl’s Nest Resort in Thornton, NH, on Monday, September 14, 2026. To learn more about becoming a corporate sponsor, individual donor, auction item donor or to purchase tickets, please contact Vance Perry, corporate development director, at vancep@nedisabledsports.org.

Giving Opportunities:

As a nonprofit organization NEDS relies on generous donors and grants to fund our program. There are numerous opportunities available for donors to create a meaningful impact that will make a difference in our student-athletes’ lives. Donations can help fund lesson scholarships, veterans’ camps and equipment purchases. This includes corporate sponsorships, matching gifts, donor-advised funds, stock and mutual fund donations, monthly giving, planned giving and more. Visit nedisabledsports.org/create-happy to learn more.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers play a vital role in the NEDS’ team, generously dedicating their time and skills to support student-athletes with disabilities in their pursuit of sporting goals and meaningful experiences. To learn more about year-round volunteer or Pre-Adaptive Coach (PAC – teenage volunteer program) opportunities, visit nedisabledsports.org/join-happy, or call our office at 603-745-9333 to speak with a staff member.

Board Officers   /   Board Members

Dr. Jessica Harney, DPT, PT, OT
Chair

Sarah Everhart-Skeels, MPH
Vice Chair

Philip Lembo
2nd Vice Chair

Robert (Bob) F. Mulhall Jr., CPA
Treasurer

Steve Picardo
Assistant Treasurer

Kari Christiansen
Secretary

Stacey Browne
Director

Timothy J. Connelly
Director

Peter Dixon
Director

Dr. Brian Holub, DVM
Director

Cathal McGloin
Director

Mark O’Donnell
Director

Kim Perry
Director

John Imbrescia
Director Emeritus

Chris Ellms
Ex-officio
Bretton Woods Ski Resort

Jay Scambio
Ex-officio
Boyne Resorts

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This profile is part of NH Business Review’s 2026 Charitable Giving Guide.

To learn more about the Charitable Giving Guide and other New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, please visit www.nhbr.com/CGG.

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